Physics - Duke University

Physics from Duke University is a Campus Bachelor Physics degree that prepares you for a Science career. Program Overview The undergraduate program in physics gives you an opportunity to explore how modern science is unraveling some of the mysteries that have held mankind in awe since the earliest of times. It is designed to acquaint you with the fundamental aspects of our description of nature and to develop analytic and laboratory skills. A well planned degree with a major in physics gives you a solid background in the art of modern day science and prepares you for a wide array of opportunities. For example, our graduates go on to practice their science skills in industrial and government laboratories, enter into a teaching career, enter into the rapidly growing fields of Information Technology and Financial Services, and further study at the graduate and professional level, whether in physics or in some diverse field like business or medicine. Duke University offers programs with a major in physics leading to the A.B. or the B.S. degree in physics . Students planning to attend graduate school in physics or related scientific fields, such as mathematics or electrical engineering, generally pursue the B.S. degree . Those planning careers in less closely related scientific fields, or in medicine, law or business, may find the A.B. program more compatible with their other course requirements. In recent years the number of graduating physics majors and minors has been about sixteen. About 30% of our graduates enter a graduate or professional school, either immediately or after a few years of employment or military service. In the past few years, several graduates have chosen careers in Information Technology and the Financial Services Industry. View more details on Duke University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physics courses.